Australian Politics

The Guardian
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Feb 25, 2022 • 35min

Wages, inflation and cost of living: crucial issues ahead of Australia’s election

Katharine Murphy speaks to economics writers Shane Wright and Greg Jericho to discuss the state of Australia’s economy, the upcoming federal budget and the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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Feb 24, 2022 • 38min

Essential poll analysis:​ Coalition’s national security scare campaign may have backfired

Katharine Murphy analyses the Guardian Essential poll with Essential’s executive director Peter Lewis. They examine how people have reacted to the last two weeks of national security coverage and what this tells us about how voters scrutinise political messages.
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Feb 18, 2022 • 33min

‘Wild and ruthless’: Katharine Murphy on surprise rebellion and familiar tactics

Katharine Murphy discusses with Jane Lee the drama of the federal parliament’s first sitting fortnight – from the failed Religious Discrimination Bill to attacks on Labor on national security – as both major parties count down the days till the election is called.
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Feb 11, 2022 • 36min

Sex discrimination commissioner Kate Jenkins on a turning point in Australian politics

Katharine Murphy speaks to Jenkins about the parliamentary response to her inquiry and what needs to practically change to make a difference in Australia
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Feb 9, 2022 • 52min

An increasingly tough election for Labor to win

Katharine Murphy analyses the Guardian Essential poll with Peter Lewis, the executive director of Essential. They’re both interviewed by Ebony Bennett, deputy director of The Australia Institute, about the week in politics and why voters are less critical of the Coalition’s handling of the pandemic even as the prime minister, Scott Morrison, continues to face criticism Katharine Murphy on why the 2022 Australian election is tougher for Scott Morrison – video Guardian Essential poll: voter anger cooling at Morrison government handling of pandemic
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Feb 4, 2022 • 41min

Your questions answered by the Guardian’s Canberra bureau

Katharine Murphy and Guardian Australia’s team of political reporters look at the year to come in politics. What seats could the Coalition lose this election, why would someone leak text messages from Gladys Berejiklian, and who is behind big political donations?
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Dec 17, 2021 • 28min

Simon Birmingham on the budget forecast, economic recovery and the Jenkins review

Katharine Murphy speaks to finance minister Simon Birmingham about the mid-year budget update, jobs and wage growth, and how the Coalition is responding to the Jenkins review into commonwealth parliamentary workplaces
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Dec 10, 2021 • 46min

The year in politics with the Guardian’s Canberra bureau

Katharine Murphy and Guardian Australia’s team of political reporters answer your most burning political questions. What lies ahead for Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese in an election year? What would a federal integrity commission look like? Will Australia go to war against China? The team also share some of their highs and lows from the year in politics
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Dec 3, 2021 • 38min

Peter Lewis on polling in the lead-up to an election year

Katharine Murphy speaks to the executive director of Essential about how Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese are polling post-Covid lockdowns and the sexual harassment allegations in Parliament House
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Nov 26, 2021 • 38min

Jim Chalmers on Labor’s plan for Australia’s economy

Katharine Murphy speaks to the federal shadow treasurer about the ALP’s economic and climate policy ahead of an election year

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